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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 2 years after the Z981 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Z981 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k201kCrisper screen (+719k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Z981 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z981

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Z981 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z981 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Z981.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Z981 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Z981.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z981 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography highlights
Kodak Z981 Street photography highlights
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography advice
Kodak Z981 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery power (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging details
Kodak Z981 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (808g)
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z981
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRKodak EasyShare Z981
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Kodak EasyShare Z981
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $299